A History of the Roman People

by Celia E. Schultz, Allen M. Ward, F. M. Heichelheim, C. A. Yeo

Overview

A History of the Roman People offers students a comprehensive, up-to-date, readable introduction to the whole span of Roman history. Richly illustrated, this fully updated volume takes readers through the mists of Roman prehistory and a survey of the peoples of pre-Roman Italy to a balanced, thoughtful account of the complexities of the Roman Republic, its evolution into a full-fledged empire, and its ultimate decline. This latest edition enhances the political narrative with explorations of elements of daily life in the Roman world.

New features in this edition include:

• Addition of boxes that expand on interesting elements of Roman culture mentioned only in passing in the main text. The visual arrangement of the text helps students bear in mind what is supplemental to the central narrative
• Increased emphasis on the contributions of women to Roman society and in religious matters
• Incorporation of recent archaeological finds and current debates

A History of the Roman People is an excellent introduction for those with no background in Roman history. Its clear, accessible language makes it perfect for undergraduate readers in courses on Roman history and Roman culture. More experienced students wanting to expand their knowledge will also find it a rich resource for the full sweep of Roman antiquity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138708891
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/17/2019
Edition description:	7th ed.
Pages:	782
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Celia E. Schultz is Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan, USA, where she is currently Director of the Interdepartmental Program in Greek and Roman History.

Allen M. Ward is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Connecticut, USA.

Table of Contents

List of figures; Preface; Chapter 1 Roman History: Its Geographic and Human Foundations; Chapter 2 Phoenicians, Greeks, and Etruscans in Pre-Roman Italy; Chapter 3 Early Rome to 500 B.C.E.; Chapter 4 Early Roman Society, Religion, and Values; Chapter 5 From Tyrant Kings to Oligarchic Republic, 509 to 287 B.C.E.; Chapter 6 The Roman Conquest of Italy and Its Impact, 509 to 264 B.C.E.; Chapter 7 The First Punic War, Northern Italy, and Illyrian Pirates, 264 to 219 B.C.E.; Chapter 8 War with Hannibal: The Second Punic War, 218 to 201 B.C.E.; Chapter 9 Roman Imperialism East and West, 200 to 133 B.C.E.; Chapter 10 The Transformation of Roman Life, 264 to 133 B.C.E.; Chapter 11 The Great Cultural Synthesis, 264 to 133 B.C.E.; Chapter 12 The Gracchi and the Struggle over Reforms, 133 to 121 B.C.E.; Chapter 13 Destructive Rivalries, Marius, and the Social War, 121 to 88 B.C.E.; Chapter 14 Civil War and Sulla’s Reactionary Settlement, 88 to 78 B.C.E.; Chapter 15 Personal Ambitions: The Failure of Sulla’s Optimate Oligarchy, 78 to 60 B.C.E.; Chapter 16 Caesar Wins and Is Lost, 60 to 44 B.C.E.; Chapter 17 The Last Years of the Republic, 44 to 30 B.C.E.; Chapter 18 Social, Economic, and Cultural Life in the Late Republic, ca. 133 to ca. 30 B.C.E.; Chapter 19 The Principate of the Early Roman Empire Takes Shape, 29 B.C.E. to 14 C.E.; Chapter 20 Imperial Stabilization under Augustus; Chapter 21 The Impact of Augustus on Roman Imperial Life and Culture; Chapter 22 The First Two Julio–Claudian Emperors: Tiberius and Gaius (Caligula), 14 to 41 C.E.; Chapter 23 Claudius, Nero, and the End of the Julio–Claudians, 41 to 68 C.E.; Chapter 24 The Crisis of the Principate and Recovery under the Flavians, 69 to 96 C.E.; Chapter 25 The Five "Good" Emperors of the Second Century, 96 to 180 C.E.; Chapter 26 Culture, Society, and Economy in the First Two Centuries C.E.; Chapter 27 Conflicts and Crises under Commodus and the Severi, 180 to 235 C.E.; Chapter 28 The Third-Century Anarchy, 235 to 285 C.E.; Chapter 29 Changes in Roman Life and Culture during the Third Century; Chapter 30 Diocletian: Creating the Fourth-Century Empire, 285 to 305 C.E.; Chapter 31 Constantine the Great and Christianity, 306 to 337 C.E.; Chapter 32 From Constantine’s Dynasty to Theodosius the Great, 337 to 395 C.E.; Chapter 33 The Evolving World of Late Antiquity in the Fourth Century C.E.; Chapter 34 Christianity and Classical Culture in the Fourth Century; Chapter 35 Germanic Takeover in the West and Imperial Survival in the East, 395 to 518 C.E.; Chapter 36 Justin, Justinian, and the Impossible Dream of Universal Empire, 518 to 602 C.E.; Chapter 37 The Transformation of the Late Antique Roman World, 395 to 600 C.E.; Chapter 38 The Church and the Legacy of Rome

Editorial Reviews

"This new edition of A History of the Roman People presents a clear, reliable, and accessible survey of the ancient Roman world. The political narrative of the growth and transformation of the Roman Empire is described in fluid and engaging fashion, and social, cultural, and economic topics receive appropriate contextualization. Ancient sources are helpfully introduced at the beginning of chapters, and charming boxes on topics such as poisoning, latrines, and publishing provide colorful detail. This remarkable textbook should be the standard introduction to the Roman world."

 

- Carolynn Roncaglia, Santa Clara University, USA

"In scope and detail, there is no rival among single-volume textbooks. This makes it an excellent choice for year-long surveys of Roman history"

- Simeon D. Ehrlich, Concordia University, Canada, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2020

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